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15 May 2026
2 articlesIndia Gets Its First Compliant Stablecoin-Based Cross-Border Payments Platform
India's first compliant stablecoin-based cross-border payments platform launched on 14 May 2026, letting businesses receive USDC/USDT abroad and bring only Rupees in through AD Category …
India Bans Sugar Exports Until 30 September 2026 to Protect Domestic Supply
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has banned exports of raw, white and refined sugar until 30 September 2026 to keep domestic supply adequate and …
14 May 2026
8 articlesCentre Raises Import Duty on Gold and Silver to 15% to Curb Imports
On 13 May 2026 the Centre raised the customs duty on gold and silver from 6% to 15% to reduce non-essential imports and ease pressure …
CSIR Transfers 13 Indigenous CBRI Technologies to Industry on National Technology Day 2026
On National Technology Day, 12 May 2026, the CSIR facilitated the transfer of 13 indigenous technologies developed by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) to …
Punjab Launches Meri Rasoi Yojna to Provide Free Nutritional Kits to Poor Families
Punjab launched the Meri Rasoi Yojna on 9 May 2026 to give free nutritional kitchen kits every three months to nearly 40 lakh poor families.
C-DAC Pune to Implement IP Catalyst Initiative for Patent Commercialisation
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, has been entrusted with implementing the IP Catalyst initiative launched in 2026 to promote patent commercialisation …
NSO Shifts Annual and Q4 GDP Estimates Release Date to 7 June Each Year
The National Statistics Office revised the release date of the Provisional Estimates of Annual GDP and Q4 GDP to 7 June each year, moving it …
MyBharat Platform Partners with Sports Authority of India for Commonwealth Games 2030 Engagement
The MyBharat (Mera Yuva Bharat) platform partnered with the Sports Authority of India to launch nationwide youth engagement activities ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030 …
Moody's Cuts India's GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for 2026 and 2027
Moody's Investors Service revised India's GDP growth forecast down to 6% for both 2026 and 2027, citing rising energy costs and global geopolitical tensions.
N Rangasamy Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for Fifth Term
N Rangasamy, leader of the All India NR Congress, took oath as Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on 13 May 2026. The …
13 May 2026
2 articlesDr. Ashok Kumar Panda Takes Charge as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL
Dr. Ashok Kumar Panda took charge as Chairman & Managing Director of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) on 9 May 2026. SAIL is a …
Mumbai Hosts Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 Under India’s Chairmanship
Mumbai is hosting the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting 2026 from 11–14 May 2026, with India serving as Chair since 1 January 2026. The Kimberley Process …
12 May 2026
3 articlesIndia and Trinidad and Tobago Sign 8 MoUs During Jaishankar’s Visit
India and Trinidad and Tobago signed eight MoUs across infrastructure, security, healthcare, tourism and capacity building during External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar’s May 2026 …
Judiciary Launches AI Chatbot ‘Su Sahay’ to Help Litigants
The Indian judiciary launched ‘Su Sahay’, an AI-powered chatbot developed by NIC with the Supreme Court Registry, to guide litigants through judicial procedures and provide …
India’s GDP Growth Projected at 6.6% for FY27 by SBI Research
SBI Research projected India’s real GDP growth for FY27 at 6.6%, citing strong FY26 credit growth but flagging risks from high base effect and rising …
11 May 2026
4 articlesS&P Global Revises India FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6%
S&P Global cut its FY27 GDP growth forecast for India to 6.6% from 7.1%, citing higher crude oil prices and global uncertainty.
RBI Allows Kotak Mahindra Bank to Acquire up to 9.99% Stake in AU SFB and Federal Bank
The RBI approved Kotak Mahindra Bank to acquire up to a 9.99% stake each in AU Small Finance Bank and Federal Bank.
IIT Madras to Set Up First International Deep-Tech Centre in California
IIT Madras announced its first international deep-tech centre in Menlo Park, California, with a US$ 7.5 million plan to support Indian deep-tech startups.
Priyanka Mittal Named Co-Chair of Indian Side of Saudi-India Business Council
FICCI appointed Priyanka Mittal of KRBL Limited as Co-Chair of the Indian side of the Saudi-India Business Council to strengthen India-Saudi trade ties.